Contents
Contents Series introduction
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Acknowledgements viii
1 Velocity and acceleration 1.1 Displacement and velocity
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How to use this book
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1.2 Acceleration
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1.4 Displacement–time graphs and multi-stage problems
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1.5 Velocity–time graphs and multi-stage problems
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1.6 Graphs with discontinuities
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End-of-chapter review exercise 1
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2 Force and motion in one dimension
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2.1 Newton’s first law and relation between force and acceleration
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2.2 Combinations of forces
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2.3 Weight and motion due to gravity
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2.4 Normal contact force and motion in a vertical line
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End-of-chapter review exercise 2
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3 Forces in two dimensions
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3.1 Resolving forces in horizontal and vertical directions in equilibrium problems
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3.2 Resolving forces at other angles in equilibrium problems
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3.3 The triangle of forces and Lami’s theorem for three-force equilibrium problems
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3.4 Non-equilibrium problems for objects on slopes and known directions of acceleration
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3.5 Non-equilibrium problems and finding resultant forces and directions of acceleration
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End-of-chapter review exercise 3
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1.3 Equations of constant acceleration
Cross-topic revision exercise 1
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